Late-life depression occurring in older adults is common, recurrent, and malignant. It is
characterized by affective symptoms, but also cognitive decline, medical comorbidity, and …

With population aging, increasing numbers of elderly people in Japan are expected to enter
aged care facilities (ACFs). Although research has shown that access to community gardens …

With the global trend of aging, lacking of interpersonal communication and spiritual support
and companionship have had a great impact on the mental health of older people living …

Background Social participation of older adults is a crucial component of China's aged care
services and an important strategy for actively addressing the aging population. Analyzing …

Objective Activity and participation are important for older adults as they are associated with
well-being and quality of life. Falls, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations …

Abstract The Butterfly Hug Method is a non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention that is
used to return the hyperaroused mind into a relaxed state. However, a small number of …

Globally our society is shifting to an older demographic and our lifespan increasing. It is
therefore critical that we find and promote solutions to ageing well. There is emerging …

Background Widowhood is a disastrous incident occurring at any stage of life for surviving
oneself particularly the older women having critical reflexes on their physical, emotional and …

For older cohorts, there is decreased synergy between social determinants of health
(SDoH), a sense of personal security, and knowledge about mental health conditions. The …

As the global population continues to age, there is increasing demand for human service
professionals to address the various needs of older adults. Coupled with the lack of mental …